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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 868.54 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 868.54 and 349.61 is: 482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 868.54 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/868.54 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 868.54 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 303,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,649.40/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.46

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