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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.44, 1,305.40 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.44, 1,305.40 and 460.08 is: 689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.44 : 1,305.40 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.44/1,305.40 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.44x = 1,305.40 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.44x = 600,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,588.43/871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.19

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