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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 870.95 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 870.95 and 351.37 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 870.95 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/870.95 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 870.95 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 306,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,019.59/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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