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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,313.31 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,313.31 and 464.76 is: 697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,313.31 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,313.31 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,313.31 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 610,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,373.96/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.35

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