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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 868.11 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 868.11 and 349.31 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 868.11 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/868.11 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 868.11 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 303,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,238.21/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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