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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 870.26 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 870.26 and 350.87 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 870.26 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/870.26 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 870.26 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 305,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,348.89/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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