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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.35, 1,304.22 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.35, 1,304.22 and 459.90 is: 688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.35 : 1,304.22 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.35/1,304.22 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.35x = 1,304.22 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.35x = 599,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,810.78/871.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.37

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