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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.83, 1,336.28 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.83, 1,336.28 and 306.23 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.83 : 1,336.28 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.83/1,336.28 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.83x = 1,336.28 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.83x = 409,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,211.98/890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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