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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,331.97 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,331.97 and 311.02 is: 466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,331.97 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,331.97 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,331.97 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 414,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,269.31/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.53

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