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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.58, 1,305.33 and 459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.58, 1,305.33 and 459.46 is: 688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.58 : 1,305.33 = 459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.58/1,305.33 = 459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.58x = 1,305.33 × 459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.58x = 599,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,746.92/870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.91

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