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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 868.36 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 868.36 and 353.26 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 868.36 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/868.36 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 868.36 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 306,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,756.85/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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