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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,306.33 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,306.33 and 323.06 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,306.33 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,306.33 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,306.33 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 422,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,015.63/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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