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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.67, 871.70 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.67, 871.70 and 351.89 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.67 : 871.70 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.67/871.70 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.67x = 871.70 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.67x = 306,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,742.51/631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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