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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,342.96 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,342.96 and 318.56 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,342.96 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,342.96 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,342.96 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 427,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,813.34/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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