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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.02, 868.03 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.02, 868.03 and 349.24 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.02 : 868.03 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.02/868.03 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.02x = 868.03 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.02x = 303,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,147.75/629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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