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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.01, 1,304.98 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.01, 1,304.98 and 321.98 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.01 : 1,304.98 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.01/1,304.98 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.01x = 1,304.98 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.01x = 420,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,170.13/870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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