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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.26, 1,254.19 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.26, 1,254.19 and 316.32 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.26 : 1,254.19 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.26/1,254.19 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.26x = 1,254.19 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.26x = 396,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,725.38/836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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