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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,278.03 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,278.03 and 440.68 is: 661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,278.03 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,278.03 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,278.03 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 563,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,202.26/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.19

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