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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,343.36 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,343.36 and 310.32 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,343.36 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,343.36 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,343.36 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 416,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,871.48/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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