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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.98, 1,306.33 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.98, 1,306.33 and 323.02 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.98 : 1,306.33 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.98/1,306.33 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.98x = 1,306.33 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.98x = 421,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,971.54/870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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