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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 870.47 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 870.47 and 351.02 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 870.47 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/870.47 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 870.47 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 305,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,546.27/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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