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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,311.18 and 457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,311.18 and 457.93 is: 686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,311.18 = 457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,311.18 = 457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,311.18 × 457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 600,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,428.66/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.53

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