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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,201.20 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,201.20 and 477.44 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,201.20 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,201.20 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,201.20 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 573,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,500.93/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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