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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.72, 1,305 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.72, 1,305 and 431.50 is: 646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.72 : 1,305 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.72/1,305 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.72x = 1,305 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.72x = 563,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,107.50/870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.71

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