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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.73, 1,343.76 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.73, 1,343.76 and 310.70 is: 466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.73 : 1,343.76 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.73/1,343.76 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.73x = 1,343.76 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.73x = 417,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,508.81/895.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.11

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