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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.41, 1,343.13 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.41, 1,343.13 and 318.27 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.41 : 1,343.13 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.41/1,343.13 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.41x = 1,343.13 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.41x = 427,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,477.99/895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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