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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.98, 870.73 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.98, 870.73 and 351.23 is: 484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.98 : 870.73 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.98/870.73 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.98x = 870.73 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.98x = 305,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,826.50/630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.68

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