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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 870.28 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 870.28 and 350.86 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 870.28 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/870.28 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 870.28 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 305,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,346.44/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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