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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.97, 1,333.45 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.97, 1,333.45 and 311.44 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.97 : 1,333.45 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.97/1,333.45 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.97x = 1,333.45 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.97x = 415,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,289.67/888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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