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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,305.18 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,305.18 and 408.27 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,305.18 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,305.18 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,305.18 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 532,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,870.73/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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