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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.95, 1,253.67 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.95, 1,253.67 and 315.57 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.95 : 1,253.67 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.95/1,253.67 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.95x = 1,253.67 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.95x = 395,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,620.64/835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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