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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.04, 1,304.91 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.04, 1,304.91 and 322.18 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.04 : 1,304.91 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.04/1,304.91 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.04x = 1,304.91 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.04x = 420,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,412.64/870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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