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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.17, 868.30 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.17, 868.30 and 349.42 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.17 : 868.30 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.17/868.30 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.17x = 868.30 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.17x = 303,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,401.39/629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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