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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,305.35 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,305.35 and 314.81 is: 472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,305.35 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,305.35 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,305.35 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 410,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,937.74/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.22

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