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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 870.41 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 870.41 and 351 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 870.41 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/870.41 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 870.41 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 305,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,512.16/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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