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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.19, 1,313.46 and 464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.19, 1,313.46 and 464.43 is: 697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.19 : 1,313.46 = 464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.19/1,313.46 = 464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.19x = 1,313.46 × 464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.19x = 610,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,010.23/875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.00

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