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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,253.48 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,253.48 and 322.52 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,253.48 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,253.48 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,253.48 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 404,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,272.37/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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