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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,310.40 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,310.40 and 440.46 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,310.40 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,310.40 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,310.40 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 577,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,178.78/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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