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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,304.86 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,304.86 and 315.04 is: 472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,304.86 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,304.86 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,304.86 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 411,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,083.09/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.23

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