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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 868.44 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 868.44 and 349.56 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 868.44 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/868.44 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 868.44 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 303,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,571.89/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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