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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 870.17 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 870.17 and 350.81 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 870.17 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/870.17 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 870.17 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 305,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,260.04/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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