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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,252.34 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,252.34 and 315.02 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,252.34 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,252.34 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,252.34 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 394,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,512.15/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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