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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.73, 870.42 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.73, 870.42 and 350.96 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.73 : 870.42 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.73/870.42 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.73x = 870.42 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.73x = 305,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,479.58/630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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