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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.28, 1,305.60 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.28, 1,305.60 and 437.44 is: 656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.28 : 1,305.60 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.28/1,305.60 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.28x = 1,305.60 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.28x = 571,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,121.66/870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.25

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