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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 868.69 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 868.69 and 349.70 is: 482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 868.69 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/868.69 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 868.69 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 303,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,776.99/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.54

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