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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.09, 1,305.62 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.09, 1,305.62 and 322.38 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.09 : 1,305.62 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.09/1,305.62 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.09x = 1,305.62 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.09x = 420,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,905.37/870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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