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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.65, 1,304.82 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.65, 1,304.82 and 322.33 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.65 : 1,304.82 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.65/1,304.82 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.65x = 1,304.82 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.65x = 420,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,582.63/870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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