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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.52, 1,305.30 and 401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.52, 1,305.30 and 401.48 is: 602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.52 : 1,305.30 = 401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.52/1,305.30 = 401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.52x = 1,305.30 × 401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.52x = 524,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,051.84/870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.00

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