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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.67, 1,342.95 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.67, 1,342.95 and 310.53 is: 465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.67 : 1,342.95 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.67/1,342.95 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.67x = 1,342.95 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.67x = 417,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,026.26/895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.60

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