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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.10, 1,304.48 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.10, 1,304.48 and 480.26 is: 720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.10 : 1,304.48 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.10/1,304.48 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.10x = 1,304.48 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.10x = 626,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,489.56/870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.02

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