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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.17, 1,305.45 and 431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.17, 1,305.45 and 431.66 is: 647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.17 : 1,305.45 = 431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.17/1,305.45 = 431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.17x = 1,305.45 × 431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.17x = 563,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,513.58/870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.59

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