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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.20, 1,305.30 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.20, 1,305.30 and 322.48 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.20 : 1,305.30 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.20/1,305.30 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.20x = 1,305.30 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.20x = 420,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,933.14/870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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