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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,304.91 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,304.91 and 322.88 is: 483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,304.91 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,304.91 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,304.91 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 421,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,322.82/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.81

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