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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.71, 1,311.30 and 463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.71, 1,311.30 and 463.10 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.71 : 1,311.30 = 463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.71/1,311.30 = 463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.71x = 1,311.30 × 463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.71x = 607,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,256.47/873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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