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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,342.08 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,342.08 and 317.78 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,342.08 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,342.08 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,342.08 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 426,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,486.18/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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