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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,305 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,305 and 485.28 is: 727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,305 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,305 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,305 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 633,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,290.40/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.92

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