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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 870.90 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 870.90 and 351.33 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 870.90 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/870.90 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 870.90 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 305,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,968.71/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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