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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.61, 871.66 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.61, 871.66 and 351.87 is: 485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.61 : 871.66 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.61/871.66 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.61x = 871.66 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.61x = 306,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,711.00/631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.60

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