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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.94, 1,312.91 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.94, 1,312.91 and 464.45 is: 696.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.94 : 1,312.91 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.94/1,312.91 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.94x = 1,312.91 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.94x = 609,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,781.05/874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.94

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