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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.75, 870.51 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.75, 870.51 and 351.02 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.75 : 870.51 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.75/870.51 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.75x = 870.51 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.75x = 305,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,562.07/630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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