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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 868.77 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 868.77 and 349.76 is: 482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 868.77 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/868.77 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 868.77 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 303,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,861.00/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.69

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