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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.38, 1,312.80 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.38, 1,312.80 and 464.44 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.38 : 1,312.80 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.38/1,312.80 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.38x = 1,312.80 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.38x = 609,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,716.83/875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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