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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,334.86 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,334.86 and 312.66 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,334.86 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,334.86 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,334.86 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 417,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,357.33/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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