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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.15, 1,310.58 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.15, 1,310.58 and 441 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.15 : 1,310.58 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.15/1,310.58 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.15x = 1,310.58 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.15x = 577,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,965.78/874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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