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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.28, 1,305.24 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.28, 1,305.24 and 322.45 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.28 : 1,305.24 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.28/1,305.24 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.28x = 1,305.24 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.28x = 420,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,874.64/870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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