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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.35, 1,201.03 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.35, 1,201.03 and 477.36 is: 658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.35 : 1,201.03 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.35/1,201.03 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.35x = 1,201.03 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.35x = 573,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,322.49/870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.73

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