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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.33, 1,312.01 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.33, 1,312.01 and 463.47 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.33 : 1,312.01 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.33/1,312.01 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.33x = 1,312.01 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.33x = 608,075.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,075.53/874.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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