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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 868.17 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 868.17 and 349.41 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 868.17 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/868.17 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 868.17 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 303,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,341.19/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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