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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.68, 1,304.86 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.68, 1,304.86 and 436.88 is: 654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.68 : 1,304.86 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.68/1,304.86 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.68x = 1,304.86 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.68x = 570,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,067.24/870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.74

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