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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 870.66 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 870.66 and 351.16 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 870.66 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/870.66 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 870.66 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 305,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,738.79/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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