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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.60, 1,307.04 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.60, 1,307.04 and 460.48 is: 690.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.60 : 1,307.04 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.60/1,307.04 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.60x = 1,307.04 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.60x = 601,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,865.78/871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.53

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