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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.64, 1,305.28 and 432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.64, 1,305.28 and 432.05 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.64 : 1,305.28 = 432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.64/1,305.28 = 432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.64x = 1,305.28 × 432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.64x = 563,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,937.54/870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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