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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 871.07 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 871.07 and 351.44 is: 484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 871.07 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/871.07 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 871.07 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 306,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,128.84/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.97

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