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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 870.34 and 350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 870.34 and 350.89 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 870.34 = 350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/870.34 = 350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 870.34 × 350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 305,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,390.55/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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