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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.48, 1,342.72 and 310.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.48, 1,342.72 and 310.17 is: 465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.48 : 1,342.72 = 310.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.48/1,342.72 = 310.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.48x = 1,342.72 × 310.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.48x = 416,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,471.46/895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.08

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