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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 871.76 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 871.76 and 351.98 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 871.76 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/871.76 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 871.76 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 306,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,835.97/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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