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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 871.02 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 871.02 and 351.39 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 871.02 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/871.02 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 871.02 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 306,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,067.72/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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