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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.72, 1,332.71 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.72, 1,332.71 and 311.46 is: 467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.72 : 1,332.71 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.72/1,332.71 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.72x = 1,332.71 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.72x = 415,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,084.30/888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.06

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