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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.07, 1,342.44 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.07, 1,342.44 and 310.07 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.07 : 1,342.44 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.07/1,342.44 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.07x = 1,342.44 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.07x = 416,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,250.37/895.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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