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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.39, 1,331.67 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.39, 1,331.67 and 310.25 is: 465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.39 : 1,331.67 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.39/1,331.67 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.39x = 1,331.67 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.39x = 413,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,150.62/887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.58

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