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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.03, 870.83 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.03, 870.83 and 351.27 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.03 : 870.83 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.03/870.83 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.03x = 870.83 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.03x = 305,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,896.45/631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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