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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.67, 1,294 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.67, 1,294 and 314.85 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.67 : 1,294 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.67/1,294 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.67x = 1,294 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.67x = 407,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,415.90/862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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