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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.46, 1,305.99 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.46, 1,305.99 and 383.85 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.46 : 1,305.99 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.46/1,305.99 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.46x = 1,305.99 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.46x = 501,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,304.26/870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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