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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,305.49 and 408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,305.49 and 408.05 is: 611.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,305.49 = 408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,305.49 = 408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,305.49 × 408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 532,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,705.19/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.63

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