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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.37, 1,304.97 and 459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.37, 1,304.97 and 459.07 is: 688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.37 : 1,304.97 = 459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.37/1,304.97 = 459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.37x = 1,304.97 × 459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.37x = 599,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,072.58/870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.30

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