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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 870.23 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 870.23 and 350.84 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 870.23 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/870.23 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 870.23 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 305,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,305.39/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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