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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 868.80 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 868.80 and 349.85 is: 482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 868.80 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/868.80 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 868.80 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 303,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,945.34/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.76

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