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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.74, 1,330.29 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.74, 1,330.29 and 310.02 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.74 : 1,330.29 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.74/1,330.29 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.74x = 1,330.29 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.74x = 412,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,416.51/886.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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