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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 870.48 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 870.48 and 351.05 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 870.48 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/870.48 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 870.48 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 305,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,577.65/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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