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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 868.86 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 868.86 and 349.88 is: 482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 868.86 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/868.86 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 868.86 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 303,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,992.39/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.79

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