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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 870.02 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 870.02 and 350.72 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 870.02 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/870.02 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 870.02 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 305,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,133.41/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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