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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.11, 870.84 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.11, 870.84 and 351.35 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.11 : 870.84 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.11/870.84 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.11x = 870.84 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.11x = 305,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,971.81/631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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