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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.27, 1,293.91 and 314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.27, 1,293.91 and 314.51 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.27 : 1,293.91 = 314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.27/1,293.91 = 314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.27x = 1,293.91 × 314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.27x = 406,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,940.38/862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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