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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.46, 1,310.19 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.46, 1,310.19 and 440.92 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.46 : 1,310.19 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.46/1,310.19 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.46x = 1,310.19 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.46x = 577,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,688.97/873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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