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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.20, 1,304.38 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.20, 1,304.38 and 322.03 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.20 : 1,304.38 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.20/1,304.38 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.20x = 1,304.38 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.20x = 420,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,041.36/870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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