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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 868.72 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 868.72 and 349.76 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 868.72 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/868.72 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 868.72 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 303,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,842.86/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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