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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.29, 1,335.94 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.29, 1,335.94 and 335.48 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.29 : 1,335.94 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.29/1,335.94 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.29x = 1,335.94 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.29x = 448,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,173.63/891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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