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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,293.48 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,293.48 and 314.55 is: 471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,293.48 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,293.48 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,293.48 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 406,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,864.13/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.74

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