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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.39, 1,305.30 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.39, 1,305.30 and 322.41 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.39 : 1,305.30 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.39/1,305.30 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.39x = 1,305.30 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.39x = 420,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,841.77/870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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