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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,336.39 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,336.39 and 298.06 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,336.39 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,336.39 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,336.39 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 398,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,320.32/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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