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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 870.96 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 870.96 and 351.38 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 870.96 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/870.96 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 870.96 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 306,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,033.57/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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