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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,276.86 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,276.86 and 440.58 is: 660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,276.86 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,276.86 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,276.86 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 562,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,558.98/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.56

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