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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 868.21 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 868.21 and 349.39 is: 482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 868.21 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/868.21 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 868.21 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 303,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,343.89/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.14

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