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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,344.02 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,344.02 and 318.76 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,344.02 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,344.02 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,344.02 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 428,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,419.82/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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