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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.98, 870.74 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.98, 870.74 and 351.21 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.98 : 870.74 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.98/870.74 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.98x = 870.74 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.98x = 305,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,812.48/630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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