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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.27, 871.13 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.27, 871.13 and 351.51 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.27 : 871.13 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.27/871.13 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.27x = 871.13 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.27x = 306,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,214.88/631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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