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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,342.41 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,342.41 and 318 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,342.41 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,342.41 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,342.41 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 426,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,886.38/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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