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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,333.73 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,333.73 and 311.63 is: 467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,333.73 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,333.73 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,333.73 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 415,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,624.39/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.65

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