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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.23, 1,293.43 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.23, 1,293.43 and 314.28 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.23 : 1,293.43 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.23/1,293.43 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.23x = 1,293.43 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.23x = 406,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,499.92/862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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