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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.65, 1,308.72 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.65, 1,308.72 and 404.46 is: 605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.65 : 1,308.72 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.65/1,308.72 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.65x = 1,308.72 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.65x = 529,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,326.14/873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.88

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