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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.28, 1,292.64 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.28, 1,292.64 and 314.34 is: 471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.28 : 1,292.64 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.28/1,292.64 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.28x = 1,292.64 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.28x = 406,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,328.46/862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.22

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