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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 868.83 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 868.83 and 349.84 is: 482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 868.83 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/868.83 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 868.83 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 303,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,953.23/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.81

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