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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.69, 1,305.13 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.69, 1,305.13 and 322.53 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.69 : 1,305.13 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.69/1,305.13 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.69x = 1,305.13 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.69x = 420,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,943.58/870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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