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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 868.62 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 868.62 and 353.44 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 868.62 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/868.62 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 868.62 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 307,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,004.21/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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