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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 870.48 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 870.48 and 351.03 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 870.48 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/870.48 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 870.48 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 305,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,564.59/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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