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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 870.20 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 870.20 and 347.01 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 870.20 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/870.20 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 870.20 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 301,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,968.10/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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