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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.93, 1,253.70 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.93, 1,253.70 and 315.99 is: 473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.93 : 1,253.70 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.93/1,253.70 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.93x = 1,253.70 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.93x = 396,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,156.66/835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.91

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