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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 867.98 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 867.98 and 349.26 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 867.98 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/867.98 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 867.98 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 303,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,148.31/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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