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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 868.37 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 868.37 and 349.49 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 868.37 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/868.37 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 868.37 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 303,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,487.05/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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