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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.61, 1,292.76 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.61, 1,292.76 and 314.27 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.61 : 1,292.76 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.61/1,292.76 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.61x = 1,292.76 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.61x = 406,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,274.11/862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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