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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,308.92 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,308.92 and 461.79 is: 691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,308.92 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,308.92 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,308.92 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 604,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,443.86/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.88

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