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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.67, 1,294.22 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.67, 1,294.22 and 314.89 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.67 : 1,294.22 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.67/1,294.22 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.67x = 1,294.22 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.67x = 407,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,534.49/862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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