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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,306.31 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,306.31 and 323.10 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,306.31 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,306.31 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,306.31 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 422,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,067.15/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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