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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,304.58 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,304.58 and 322.06 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,304.58 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,304.58 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,304.58 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 420,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,153.03/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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