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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 868.08 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 868.08 and 349.28 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 868.08 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/868.08 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 868.08 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 303,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,202.98/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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