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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,343.34 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,343.34 and 318.60 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,343.34 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,343.34 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,343.34 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 427,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,988.12/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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