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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 870.74 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 870.74 and 351.23 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 870.74 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/870.74 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 870.74 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 305,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,823.90/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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