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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.32, 1,293.90 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.32, 1,293.90 and 314.64 is: 472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.32 : 1,293.90 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.32/1,293.90 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.32x = 1,293.90 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.32x = 407,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,112.70/862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.11

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