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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.60, 1,331.04 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.60, 1,331.04 and 310.40 is: 465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.60 : 1,331.04 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.60/1,331.04 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.60x = 1,331.04 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.60x = 413,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,154.82/887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.47

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