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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.12, 870.92 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.12, 870.92 and 351.36 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.12 : 870.92 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.12/870.92 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.12x = 870.92 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.12x = 306,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,004.69/631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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