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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.69, 1,332.14 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.69, 1,332.14 and 310.56 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.69 : 1,332.14 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.69/1,332.14 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.69x = 1,332.14 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.69x = 413,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,709.40/887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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