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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 868.50 and 349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 868.50 and 349.59 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 868.50 = 349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/868.50 = 349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 868.50 × 349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 303,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,618.92/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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