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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.83, 1,306.47 and 459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.83, 1,306.47 and 459.86 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.83 : 1,306.47 = 459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.83/1,306.47 = 459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.83x = 1,306.47 × 459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.83x = 600,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,786.76/870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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