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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 871.69 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 871.69 and 351.94 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 871.69 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/871.69 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 871.69 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 306,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,782.58/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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