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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.38, 1,306.80 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.38, 1,306.80 and 460.44 is: 690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.38 : 1,306.80 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.38/1,306.80 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.38x = 1,306.80 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.38x = 601,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,702.99/871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.52

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