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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.59, 1,305.82 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.59, 1,305.82 and 322.52 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.59 : 1,305.82 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.59/1,305.82 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.59x = 1,305.82 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.59x = 421,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,153.07/870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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