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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.23, 1,308.05 and 461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.23, 1,308.05 and 461.50 is: 691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.23 : 1,308.05 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.23/1,308.05 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.23x = 1,308.05 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.23x = 603,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,661.23/873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.30

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