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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,293.37 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,293.37 and 314.58 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,293.37 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,293.37 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,293.37 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 406,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,872.40/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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