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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.03, 1,293.18 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.03, 1,293.18 and 314.20 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.03 : 1,293.18 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.03/1,293.18 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.03x = 1,293.18 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.03x = 406,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,317.16/862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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