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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.59, 871.56 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.59, 871.56 and 351.83 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.59 : 871.56 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.59/871.56 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.59x = 871.56 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.59x = 306,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,634.84/631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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