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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.41, 1,292.58 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.41, 1,292.58 and 313.95 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.41 : 1,292.58 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.41/1,292.58 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.41x = 1,292.58 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.41x = 405,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,805.49/862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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