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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.63, 1,312.33 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.63, 1,312.33 and 464.96 is: 696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.63 : 1,312.33 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.63/1,312.33 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.63x = 1,312.33 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.63x = 610,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,178.63/875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.85

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