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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.05, 1,334.16 and 311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.05, 1,334.16 and 311.93 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.05 : 1,334.16 = 311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.05/1,334.16 = 311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.05x = 1,334.16 × 311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.05x = 416,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,157.86/889.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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