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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.79, 870.52 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.79, 870.52 and 351.02 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.79 : 870.52 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.79/870.52 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.79x = 870.52 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.79x = 305,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,564.70/630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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