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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.74, 1,336.21 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.74, 1,336.21 and 297.54 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.74 : 1,336.21 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.74/1,336.21 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.74x = 1,336.21 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.74x = 397,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,575.92/890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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