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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.21, 868.32 and 345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.21, 868.32 and 345.62 is: 476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.21 : 868.32 = 345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.21/868.32 = 345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.21x = 868.32 × 345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.21x = 300,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,108.76/629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.96

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