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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,336.57 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,336.57 and 446.42 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,336.57 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,336.57 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,336.57 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 596,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,673.80/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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