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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.31, 1,294.10 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.31, 1,294.10 and 423.47 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.31 : 1,294.10 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.31/1,294.10 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.31x = 1,294.10 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.31x = 548,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,012.53/862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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