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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,311.46 and 434.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,311.46 and 434.91 is: 652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,311.46 = 434.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,311.46 = 434.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,311.46 × 434.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 570,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,367.07/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.13

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