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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,305.54 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,305.54 and 459.48 is: 689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,305.54 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,305.54 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,305.54 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 599,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,869.52/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.03

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