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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,332.51 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,332.51 and 311.44 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,332.51 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,332.51 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,332.51 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 414,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,992.42/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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