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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 868.31 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 868.31 and 349.49 is: 482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 868.31 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/868.31 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 868.31 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 303,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,465.66/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.33

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