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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.70, 1,310.07 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.70, 1,310.07 and 464.13 is: 695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.70 : 1,310.07 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.70/1,310.07 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.70x = 1,310.07 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.70x = 608,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,044.53/874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.15

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