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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.49, 1,343.32 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.49, 1,343.32 and 310.40 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.49 : 1,343.32 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.49/1,343.32 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.49x = 1,343.32 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.49x = 416,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,964.07/895.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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