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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,307.88 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,307.88 and 439.92 is: 659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,307.88 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,307.88 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,307.88 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 575,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,362.57/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.47

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