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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,312.07 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,312.07 and 441.63 is: 662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,312.07 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,312.07 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,312.07 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 579,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,447.27/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.65

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