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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,305.95 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,305.95 and 322.86 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,305.95 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,305.95 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,305.95 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 421,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,639.02/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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