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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,330.65 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,330.65 and 309.84 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,330.65 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,330.65 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,330.65 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 412,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,288.60/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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