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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.08, 868.13 and 349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.08, 868.13 and 349.35 is: 482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.08 : 868.13 = 349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.08/868.13 = 349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.08x = 868.13 × 349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.08x = 303,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,279.49/629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.10

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