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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.68, 1,293.20 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.68, 1,293.20 and 314.44 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.68 : 1,293.20 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.68/1,293.20 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.68x = 1,293.20 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.68x = 406,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,633.81/862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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