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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.23, 868.32 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.23, 868.32 and 349.48 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.23 : 868.32 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.23/868.32 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.23x = 868.32 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.23x = 303,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,454.38/629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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