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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,253.04 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,253.04 and 322.08 is: 483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,253.04 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,253.04 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,253.04 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 403,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,579.12/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.31

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