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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,303.32 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,303.32 and 458.52 is: 686.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,303.32 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,303.32 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,303.32 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 597,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,598.29/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.71

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