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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.16, 1,333.73 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.16, 1,333.73 and 311.90 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.16 : 1,333.73 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.16/1,333.73 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.16x = 1,333.73 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.16x = 415,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,984.50/889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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