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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.30, 1,292.55 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.30, 1,292.55 and 314.26 is: 471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.30 : 1,292.55 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.30/1,292.55 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.30x = 1,292.55 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.30x = 406,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,196.76/862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.06

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