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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,293.17 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,293.17 and 314.97 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,293.17 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,293.17 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,293.17 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 407,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,309.75/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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