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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.52 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.52 and 323.01 is: 484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.52 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.52 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.52 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 422,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,019.83/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.55

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