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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.21, 1,304.51 and 437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.21, 1,304.51 and 437.67 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.21 : 1,304.51 = 437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.21/1,304.51 = 437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.21x = 1,304.51 × 437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.21x = 570,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,942.70/870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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