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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 868.10 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 868.10 and 349.28 is: 482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 868.10 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/868.10 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 868.10 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 303,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,209.97/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.05

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