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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.81, 1,290.64 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.81, 1,290.64 and 444.60 is: 666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.81 : 1,290.64 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.81/1,290.64 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.81x = 1,290.64 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.81x = 573,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,812.09/860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.60

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