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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.81, 1,306.17 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.81, 1,306.17 and 322.98 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.81 : 1,306.17 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.81/1,306.17 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.81x = 1,306.17 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.81x = 421,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,866.79/870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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