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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 868.96 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 868.96 and 349.93 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 868.96 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/868.96 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 868.96 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 304,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,076.04/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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