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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,336.22 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,336.22 and 305.86 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,336.22 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,336.22 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,336.22 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 408,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,696.25/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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