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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 871.01 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 871.01 and 351.39 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 871.01 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/871.01 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 871.01 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 306,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,067.03/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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