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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 870.16 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 870.16 and 350.78 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 870.16 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/870.16 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 870.16 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 305,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,234.72/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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