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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.17, 868.25 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.17, 868.25 and 349.39 is: 482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.17 : 868.25 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.17/868.25 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.17x = 868.25 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.17x = 303,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,357.87/629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.16

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