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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.00, 1,341.94 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.00, 1,341.94 and 309.86 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.00 : 1,341.94 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.00/1,341.94 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.00x = 1,341.94 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.00x = 415,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,815.04/895.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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