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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.97, 1,344.05 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.97, 1,344.05 and 310.95 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.97 : 1,344.05 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.97/1,344.05 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.97x = 1,344.05 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.97x = 417,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,930.79/895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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