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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.59, 1,306.37 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.59, 1,306.37 and 322.88 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.59 : 1,306.37 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.59/1,306.37 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.59x = 1,306.37 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.59x = 421,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,800.75/870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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