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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 868.76 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 868.76 and 349.76 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 868.76 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/868.76 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 868.76 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 303,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,861.20/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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