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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,305.92 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,305.92 and 322.99 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,305.92 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,305.92 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,305.92 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 421,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,796.64/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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