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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.42, 1,343.07 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.42, 1,343.07 and 318.22 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.42 : 1,343.07 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.42/1,343.07 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.42x = 1,343.07 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.42x = 427,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,391.74/895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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