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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.78, 1,332.36 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.78, 1,332.36 and 311.28 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.78 : 1,332.36 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.78/1,332.36 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.78x = 1,332.36 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.78x = 414,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,737.02/888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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