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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.67, 1,310.46 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.67, 1,310.46 and 434.76 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.67 : 1,310.46 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.67/1,310.46 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.67x = 1,310.46 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.67x = 569,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,735.59/873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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