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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 868.34 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 868.34 and 349.44 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 868.34 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/868.34 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 868.34 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 303,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,432.73/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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