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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.18, 1,292.47 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.18, 1,292.47 and 314.24 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.18 : 1,292.47 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.18/1,292.47 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.18x = 1,292.47 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.18x = 406,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,147.56/862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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