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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,309.53 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,309.53 and 410.46 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,309.53 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,309.53 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,309.53 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 537,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,509.68/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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