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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.11, 868.16 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.11, 868.16 and 349.34 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.11 : 868.16 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.11/868.16 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.11x = 868.16 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.11x = 303,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,279.55/629.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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