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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.07, 1,304.90 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.07, 1,304.90 and 407.40 is: 611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.07 : 1,304.90 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.07/1,304.90 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.07x = 1,304.90 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.07x = 531,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,620.70/870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.01

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