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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.09, 1,304.10 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.09, 1,304.10 and 321.99 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.09 : 1,304.10 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.09/1,304.10 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.09x = 1,304.10 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.09x = 419,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,907.16/870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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