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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 870.79 and 351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 870.79 and 351.25 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 870.79 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/870.79 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 870.79 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 305,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,864.99/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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