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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,336.14 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,336.14 and 313.68 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,336.14 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,336.14 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,336.14 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 419,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,120.40/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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