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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,201.02 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,201.02 and 471.96 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,201.02 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,201.02 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,201.02 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 566,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,831.04/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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