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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 868.04 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 868.04 and 349.25 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 868.04 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/868.04 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 868.04 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 303,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,162.55/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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