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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 870.88 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 870.88 and 351.34 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 870.88 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/870.88 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 870.88 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 305,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,974.98/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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