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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.94, 1,305.50 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.94, 1,305.50 and 322.78 is: 483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.94 : 1,305.50 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.94/1,305.50 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.94x = 1,305.50 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.94x = 421,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,389.29/870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.83

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