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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.36, 1,343.08 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.36, 1,343.08 and 318.32 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.36 : 1,343.08 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.36/1,343.08 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.36x = 1,343.08 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.36x = 427,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,529.23/895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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