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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.23, 1,334.03 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.23, 1,334.03 and 312.03 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.23 : 1,334.03 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.23/1,334.03 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.23x = 1,334.03 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.23x = 416,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,257.38/889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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