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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.41, 1,309.73 and 462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.41, 1,309.73 and 462.45 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.41 : 1,309.73 = 462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.41/1,309.73 = 462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.41x = 1,309.73 × 462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.41x = 605,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,678.23/873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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