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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,252.46 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,252.46 and 315.16 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,252.46 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,252.46 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,252.46 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 394,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,722.95/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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