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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.46, 1,304.97 and 408.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.46, 1,304.97 and 408.01 is: 611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.46 : 1,304.97 = 408.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.46/1,304.97 = 408.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.46x = 1,304.97 × 408.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.46x = 532,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,440.81/870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.68

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