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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.31, 869.79 and 350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.31, 869.79 and 350.53 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.31 : 869.79 = 350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.31/869.79 = 350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.31x = 869.79 × 350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.31x = 304,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,887.49/630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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