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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 868.74 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 868.74 and 349.77 is: 482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 868.74 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/868.74 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 868.74 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 303,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,859.19/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.71

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