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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.05, 1,342.35 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.05, 1,342.35 and 317.79 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.05 : 1,342.35 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.05/1,342.35 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.05x = 1,342.35 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.05x = 426,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,585.41/895.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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