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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.46, 1,333.11 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.46, 1,333.11 and 311.66 is: 467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.46 : 1,333.11 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.46/1,333.11 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.46x = 1,333.11 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.46x = 415,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,477.06/889.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.11

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