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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.11, 1,304.55 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.11, 1,304.55 and 407.64 is: 611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.11 : 1,304.55 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.11/1,304.55 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.11x = 1,304.55 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.11x = 531,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,786.76/870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.17

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