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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.85, 1,311.70 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.85, 1,311.70 and 441 is: 661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.85 : 1,311.70 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.85/1,311.70 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.85x = 1,311.70 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.85x = 578,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,458.60/873.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.97

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