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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.23, 868.33 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.23, 868.33 and 349.47 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.23 : 868.33 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.23/868.33 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.23x = 868.33 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.23x = 303,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,455.29/629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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