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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,342.76 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,342.76 and 318.20 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,342.76 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,342.76 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,342.76 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 427,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,257.93/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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