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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631, 870.76 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631, 870.76 and 351.23 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 870.76 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/870.76 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 870.76 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 305,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,837.03/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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