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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,253.12 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,253.12 and 322.56 is: 483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,253.12 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,253.12 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,253.12 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 404,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,206.39/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.96

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