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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.96, 1,250.98 and 313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.96, 1,250.98 and 313.67 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.96 : 1,250.98 = 313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.96/1,250.98 = 313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.96x = 1,250.98 × 313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.96x = 392,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,397.24/833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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