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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.62, 1,306.11 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.62, 1,306.11 and 293.49 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.62 : 1,306.11 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.62/1,306.11 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.62x = 1,306.11 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.62x = 383,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,331.32/870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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