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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.31, 1,201.02 and 477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.31, 1,201.02 and 477.33 is: 658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.31 : 1,201.02 = 477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.31/1,201.02 = 477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.31x = 1,201.02 × 477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.31x = 573,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,276.87/870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.70

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