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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.43, 1,342.68 and 310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.43, 1,342.68 and 310.37 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.43 : 1,342.68 = 310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.43/1,342.68 = 310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.43x = 1,342.68 × 310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.43x = 416,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,720.88/895.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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