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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,316.49 and 466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,316.49 and 466.54 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,316.49 = 466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,316.49 = 466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,316.49 × 466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 614,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,195.24/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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