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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,334.86 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,334.86 and 312.68 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,334.86 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,334.86 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,334.86 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 417,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,384.02/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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