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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 868.59 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 868.59 and 349.66 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 868.59 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/868.59 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 868.59 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 303,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,711.18/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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