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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 868.90 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 868.90 and 349.89 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 868.90 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/868.90 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 868.90 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 304,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,017.57/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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