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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 868.51 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 868.51 and 349.62 is: 482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 868.51 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/868.51 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 868.51 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 303,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,643.68/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.44

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