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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.85, 1,336.36 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.85, 1,336.36 and 313.73 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.85 : 1,336.36 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.85/1,336.36 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.85x = 1,336.36 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.85x = 419,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,256.22/890.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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