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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,343.97 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,343.97 and 319.02 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,343.97 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,343.97 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,343.97 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 428,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,753.31/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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