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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,333.33 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,333.33 and 311.45 is: 467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,333.33 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,333.33 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,333.33 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 415,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,258.18/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.26

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