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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.63, 1,306.10 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.63, 1,306.10 and 322.80 is: 484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.63 : 1,306.10 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.63/1,306.10 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.63x = 1,306.10 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.63x = 421,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,609.08/870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.26

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