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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,330.61 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,330.61 and 309.75 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,330.61 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,330.61 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,330.61 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 412,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,154.90/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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