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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.44, 1,343.12 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.44, 1,343.12 and 318.24 is: 477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.44 : 1,343.12 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.44/1,343.12 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.44x = 1,343.12 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.44x = 427,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,434.51/895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.35

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