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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.89, 1,343.57 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.89, 1,343.57 and 310.74 is: 466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.89 : 1,343.57 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.89/1,343.57 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.89x = 1,343.57 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.89x = 417,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,500.94/895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.02

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