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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.80, 1,304.96 and 460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.80, 1,304.96 and 460.13 is: 689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.80 : 1,304.96 = 460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.80/1,304.96 = 460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.80x = 1,304.96 × 460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.80x = 600,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,442.42/870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.53

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