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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,336.07 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,336.07 and 313.61 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,336.07 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,336.07 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,336.07 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 418,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,999.02/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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