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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.25, 1,342.78 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.25, 1,342.78 and 310.03 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.25 : 1,342.78 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.25/1,342.78 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.25x = 1,342.78 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.25x = 416,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,297.95/895.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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