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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,253.37 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,253.37 and 315.44 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,253.37 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,253.37 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,253.37 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 395,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,363.03/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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