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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 868.54 and 353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 868.54 and 353.38 is: 487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 868.54 = 353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/868.54 = 353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 868.54 × 353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 306,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,924.67/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.66

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