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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.13, 1,293.47 and 314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.13, 1,293.47 and 314.17 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.13 : 1,293.47 = 314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.13/1,293.47 = 314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.13x = 1,293.47 × 314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.13x = 406,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,369.47/862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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