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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.67, 1,254.31 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.67, 1,254.31 and 316.37 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.67 : 1,254.31 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.67/1,254.31 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.67x = 1,254.31 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.67x = 396,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,826.85/836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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