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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.63, 1,343.52 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.63, 1,343.52 and 310.54 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.63 : 1,343.52 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.63/1,343.52 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.63x = 1,343.52 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.63x = 417,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,216.70/895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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