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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,253.22 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,253.22 and 315.22 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,253.22 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,253.22 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,253.22 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 395,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,040.01/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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