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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.63, 1,307.41 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.63, 1,307.41 and 460.86 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.63 : 1,307.41 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.63/1,307.41 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.63x = 1,307.41 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.63x = 602,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,532.97/872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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