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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.45, 871.38 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.45, 871.38 and 351.73 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.45 : 871.38 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.45/871.38 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.45x = 871.38 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.45x = 306,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,490.49/631.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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