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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,305.96 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,305.96 and 437.44 is: 656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,305.96 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,305.96 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,305.96 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 571,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,279.14/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.52

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