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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.74, 1,310.40 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.74, 1,310.40 and 441.48 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.74 : 1,310.40 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.74/1,310.40 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.74x = 1,310.40 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.74x = 578,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,515.39/874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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