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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.90, 1,305.33 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.90, 1,305.33 and 437.16 is: 655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.90 : 1,305.33 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.90/1,305.33 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.90x = 1,305.33 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.90x = 570,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,638.06/870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.23

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