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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 868.35 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 868.35 and 345.66 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 868.35 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/868.35 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 868.35 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 300,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,149.52/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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