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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 870.32 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 870.32 and 350.98 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 870.32 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/870.32 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 870.32 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 305,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,464.91/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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