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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 868.35 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 868.35 and 349.48 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 868.35 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/868.35 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 868.35 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 303,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,470.96/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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