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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.05, 1,293.32 and 314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.05, 1,293.32 and 314.29 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.05 : 1,293.32 = 314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.05/1,293.32 = 314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.05x = 1,293.32 × 314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.05x = 406,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,477.54/862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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