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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.39, 1,305.18 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.39, 1,305.18 and 322.20 is: 483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.39 : 1,305.18 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.39/1,305.18 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.39x = 1,305.18 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.39x = 420,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,529.00/870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.15

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