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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.44, 1,305.56 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.44, 1,305.56 and 408.30 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.44 : 1,305.56 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.44/1,305.56 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.44x = 1,305.56 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.44x = 533,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,060.15/870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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