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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.41, 868.58 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.41, 868.58 and 349.64 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.41 : 868.58 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.41/868.58 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.41x = 868.58 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.41x = 303,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,688.56/629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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