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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.92, 1,333.70 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.92, 1,333.70 and 311.96 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.92 : 1,333.70 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.92/1,333.70 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.92x = 1,333.70 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.92x = 416,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,061.05/888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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