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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895, 1,342.74 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895, 1,342.74 and 317.86 is: 476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,342.74 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,342.74 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,342.74 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 426,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,803.34/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.88

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