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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,304.40 and 484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,304.40 and 484.80 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,304.40 = 484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,304.40 = 484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,304.40 × 484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 632,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,373.12/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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