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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,331.64 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,331.64 and 310.50 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,331.64 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,331.64 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,331.64 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 413,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,474.22/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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