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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,334.85 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,334.85 and 312.39 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,334.85 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,334.85 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,334.85 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 416,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,993.79/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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