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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.52, 1,304.80 and 458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.52, 1,304.80 and 458.77 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.52 : 1,304.80 = 458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.52/1,304.80 = 458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.52x = 1,304.80 × 458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.52x = 598,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,603.10/870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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