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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.21, 1,304.48 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.21, 1,304.48 and 382.66 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.21 : 1,304.48 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.21/1,304.48 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.21x = 1,304.48 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.21x = 499,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,170.40/870.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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