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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835, 1,253.04 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835, 1,253.04 and 322 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835 : 1,253.04 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835/1,253.04 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835x = 1,253.04 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835x = 403,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,478.88/835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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