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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.68, 1,306.62 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.68, 1,306.62 and 460.56 is: 690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.68 : 1,306.62 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.68/1,306.62 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.68x = 1,306.62 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.68x = 601,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,776.91/871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.36

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