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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,336.68 and 404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,336.68 and 404.45 is: 606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,336.68 = 404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,336.68 = 404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,336.68 × 404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 540,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,620.23/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.31

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