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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.54, 1,331.31 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.54, 1,331.31 and 310.41 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.54 : 1,331.31 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.54/1,331.31 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.54x = 1,331.31 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.54x = 413,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,251.94/887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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