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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.15, 868.23 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.15, 868.23 and 349.39 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.15 : 868.23 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.15/868.23 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.15x = 868.23 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.15x = 303,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,348.71/629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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