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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.89, 1,334.69 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.89, 1,334.69 and 312.63 is: 468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.89 : 1,334.69 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.89/1,334.69 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.89x = 1,334.69 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.89x = 417,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,264.13/889.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.89

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