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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,253.85 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,253.85 and 315.90 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,253.85 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,253.85 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,253.85 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 396,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,091.22/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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