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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.98, 1,336.48 and 313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.98, 1,336.48 and 313.45 is: 470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.98 : 1,336.48 = 313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.98/1,336.48 = 313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.98x = 1,336.48 × 313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.98x = 418,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,915.53/890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.18

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