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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 868.00 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 868.00 and 349.21 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 868.00 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/868.00 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 868.00 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 303,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,108.19/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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