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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.81, 1,335.33 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.81, 1,335.33 and 428.46 is: 642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.81 : 1,335.33 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.81/1,335.33 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.81x = 1,335.33 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.81x = 572,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,135.49/890.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.26

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