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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,311.48 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,311.48 and 441.54 is: 662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,311.48 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,311.48 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,311.48 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 579,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,070.88/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.49

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