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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,342.57 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,342.57 and 310.11 is: 464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,342.57 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,342.57 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,342.57 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 416,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,344.38/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.99

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