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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.56 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.56 and 349.65 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.56 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.56 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.56 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 303,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,692.00/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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