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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.45, 1,254.94 and 316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.45, 1,254.94 and 316.43 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.45 : 1,254.94 = 316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.45/1,254.94 = 316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.45x = 1,254.94 × 316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.45x = 397,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,103.61/836.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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