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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.63, 1,306.01 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.63, 1,306.01 and 293.50 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.63 : 1,306.01 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.63/1,306.01 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.63x = 1,306.01 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.63x = 383,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,312.47/870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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