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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.49, 1,308.49 and 410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.49, 1,308.49 and 410.63 is: 615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.49 : 1,308.49 = 410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.49/1,308.49 = 410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.49x = 1,308.49 × 410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.49x = 537,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,305.25/873.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.12

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