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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.48, 1,312.80 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.48, 1,312.80 and 442.48 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.48 : 1,312.80 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.48/1,312.80 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.48x = 1,312.80 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.48x = 580,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,887.74/874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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