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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.06, 1,305.26 and 458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.06, 1,305.26 and 458.81 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.06 : 1,305.26 = 458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.06/1,305.26 = 458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.06x = 1,305.26 × 458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.06x = 598,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,869.60/870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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