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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.83, 1,336.15 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.83, 1,336.15 and 313.71 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.83 : 1,336.15 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.83/1,336.15 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.83x = 1,336.15 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.83x = 419,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,163.62/890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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