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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.99, 868 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.99, 868 and 349.23 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.99 : 868 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.99/868 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.99x = 868 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.99x = 303,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,131.64/628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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