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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.74, 1,308.90 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.74, 1,308.90 and 440.48 is: 659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.74 : 1,308.90 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.74/1,308.90 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.74x = 1,308.90 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.74x = 576,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,544.27/873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.86

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