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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.49, 1,306.17 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.49, 1,306.17 and 322.79 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.49 : 1,306.17 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.49/1,306.17 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.49x = 1,306.17 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.49x = 421,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,621.88/870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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