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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 868.21 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 868.21 and 349.37 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 868.21 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/868.21 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 868.21 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 303,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,322.19/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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