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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,311.42 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,311.42 and 464.48 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,311.42 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,311.42 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,311.42 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 609,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,128.36/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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