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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,292.91 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,292.91 and 314.18 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,292.91 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,292.91 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,292.91 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 406,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,206.46/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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