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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.72 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.72 and 323.52 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.72 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.72 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.72 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 422,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,750.05/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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