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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,314.90 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,314.90 and 466.56 is: 699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,314.90 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,314.90 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,314.90 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 613,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,479.74/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.34

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