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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.90, 1,306.50 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.90, 1,306.50 and 323.49 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.90 : 1,306.50 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.90/1,306.50 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.90x = 1,306.50 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.90x = 422,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,639.69/870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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