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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.82, 1,306.44 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.82, 1,306.44 and 315.50 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.82 : 1,306.44 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.82/1,306.44 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.82x = 1,306.44 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.82x = 412,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,181.82/870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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