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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.63, 1,307.16 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.63, 1,307.16 and 460.53 is: 690.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.63 : 1,307.16 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.63/1,307.16 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.63x = 1,307.16 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.63x = 601,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,986.39/871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.65

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