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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.89, 870.69 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.89, 870.69 and 351.22 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.89 : 870.69 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.89/870.69 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.89x = 870.69 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.89x = 305,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,803.74/630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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