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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.28, 1,254.07 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.28, 1,254.07 and 316.19 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.28 : 1,254.07 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.28/1,254.07 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.28x = 1,254.07 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.28x = 396,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,522.81/836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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