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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 870.78 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 870.78 and 351.20 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 870.78 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/870.78 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 870.78 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 305,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,813.58/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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