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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 868.48 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 868.48 and 349.58 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 868.48 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/868.48 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 868.48 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 303,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,604.54/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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