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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 870.53 and 351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 870.53 and 351.07 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 870.53 = 351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/870.53 = 351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 870.53 × 351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 305,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,615.21/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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