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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.42, 1,304.61 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.42, 1,304.61 and 322.05 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.42 : 1,304.61 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.42/1,304.61 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.42x = 1,304.61 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.42x = 420,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,149.65/870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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