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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 870.65 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 870.65 and 351.09 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 870.65 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/870.65 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 870.65 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 305,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,674.75/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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