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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,342.92 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,342.92 and 310.35 is: 465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,342.92 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,342.92 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,342.92 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 416,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,775.22/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.57

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