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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 869.78 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 869.78 and 350.51 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 869.78 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/869.78 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 869.78 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 304,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,866.59/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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