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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.99, 1,335.17 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.99, 1,335.17 and 313.27 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.99 : 1,335.17 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.99/1,335.17 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.99x = 1,335.17 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.99x = 418,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,267.14/889.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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