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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.69, 870.39 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.69, 870.39 and 350.97 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.69 : 870.39 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.69/870.39 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.69x = 870.39 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.69x = 305,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,477.51/630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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