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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 868.36 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 868.36 and 349.46 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 868.36 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/868.36 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 868.36 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 303,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,457.09/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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