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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.99, 868.01 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.99, 868.01 and 349.27 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.99 : 868.01 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.99/868.01 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.99x = 868.01 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.99x = 303,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,165.94/628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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