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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.14, 1,305.73 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.14, 1,305.73 and 322.71 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.14 : 1,305.73 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.14/1,305.73 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.14x = 1,305.73 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.14x = 421,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,365.82/870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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