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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 870.09 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 870.09 and 350.72 is: 483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 870.09 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/870.09 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 870.09 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 305,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,151.86/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.98

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