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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.66, 1,310.90 and 441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.66, 1,310.90 and 441.58 is: 661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.66 : 1,310.90 = 441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.66/1,310.90 = 441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.66x = 1,310.90 × 441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.66x = 578,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,867.22/874.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.82

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