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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,293.21 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,293.21 and 314.33 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,293.21 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,293.21 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,293.21 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 406,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,488.23/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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