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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,310.64 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,310.64 and 296.64 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,310.64 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,310.64 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,310.64 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 388,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,788.25/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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