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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.55, 1,305.07 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.55, 1,305.07 and 314.91 is: 472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.55 : 1,305.07 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.55/1,305.07 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.55x = 1,305.07 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.55x = 410,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,978.81/870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.09

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