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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.55, 1,305.72 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.55, 1,305.72 and 315.20 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.55 : 1,305.72 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.55/1,305.72 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.55x = 1,305.72 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.55x = 411,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,566.21/870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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