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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.58, 1,331.09 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.58, 1,331.09 and 310.32 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.58 : 1,331.09 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.58/1,331.09 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.58x = 1,331.09 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.58x = 413,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,062.30/887.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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