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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.41, 1,304.78 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.41, 1,304.78 and 322.04 is: 482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.41 : 1,304.78 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.41/1,304.78 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.41x = 1,304.78 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.41x = 420,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,193.00/870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.75

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