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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.59, 1,305.06 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.59, 1,305.06 and 322.62 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.59 : 1,305.06 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.59/1,305.06 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.59x = 1,305.06 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.59x = 421,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,038.46/870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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