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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,292.38 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,292.38 and 314.66 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,292.38 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,292.38 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,292.38 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 406,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,660.29/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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