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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 870.16 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 870.16 and 350.80 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 870.16 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/870.16 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 870.16 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 305,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,252.13/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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