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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,336.20 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,336.20 and 305.88 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,336.20 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,336.20 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,336.20 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 408,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,716.86/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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