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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,334.16 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,334.16 and 312.14 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,334.16 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,334.16 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,334.16 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 416,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,444.70/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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