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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.50, 1,305.77 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.50, 1,305.77 and 322.58 is: 483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.50 : 1,305.77 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.50/1,305.77 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.50x = 1,305.77 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.50x = 421,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,218.75/870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.88

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