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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.91, 1,336.52 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.91, 1,336.52 and 429.52 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.91 : 1,336.52 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.91/1,336.52 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.91x = 1,336.52 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.91x = 574,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,062.07/890.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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