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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.43, 1,305.65 and 293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.43, 1,305.65 and 293.71 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.43 : 1,305.65 = 293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.43/1,305.65 = 293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.43x = 1,305.65 × 293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.43x = 383,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,477.73/870.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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