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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.76, 1,343.28 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.76, 1,343.28 and 318.56 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.76 : 1,343.28 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.76/1,343.28 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.76x = 1,343.28 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.76x = 427,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,915.28/895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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