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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,332.04 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,332.04 and 310.76 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,332.04 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,332.04 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,332.04 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 413,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,944.75/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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