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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,331.48 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,331.48 and 310.40 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,331.48 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,331.48 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,331.48 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 413,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,291.39/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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