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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.18, 871.02 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.18, 871.02 and 351.40 is: 484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.18 : 871.02 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.18/871.02 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.18x = 871.02 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.18x = 306,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,074.25/631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.93

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