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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,336.38 and 313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,336.38 and 313.78 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,336.38 = 313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,336.38 = 313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,336.38 × 313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 419,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,329.32/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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