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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 870.48 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 870.48 and 351.04 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 870.48 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/870.48 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 870.48 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 305,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,573.30/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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