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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.27, 1,305.27 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.27, 1,305.27 and 322.33 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.27 : 1,305.27 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.27/1,305.27 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.27x = 1,305.27 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.27x = 420,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,727.68/870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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