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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.25, 1,310.24 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.25, 1,310.24 and 463.28 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.25 : 1,310.24 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.25/1,310.24 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.25x = 1,310.24 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.25x = 607,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,007.99/874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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