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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.16, 1,330.74 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.16, 1,330.74 and 310.04 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.16 : 1,330.74 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.16/1,330.74 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.16x = 1,330.74 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.16x = 412,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,575.98/887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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