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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,333.02 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,333.02 and 311.78 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,333.02 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,333.02 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,333.02 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 415,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,608.98/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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