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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,253.18 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,253.18 and 315.48 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,253.18 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,253.18 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,253.18 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 395,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,353.23/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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