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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,342.92 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,342.92 and 318.16 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,342.92 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,342.92 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,342.92 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 427,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,256.71/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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