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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,253.31 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,253.31 and 322.50 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,253.31 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,253.31 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,253.31 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 404,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,192.48/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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