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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.67, 868.87 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.67, 868.87 and 349.83 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.67 : 868.87 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.67/868.87 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.67x = 868.87 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.67x = 303,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,956.79/629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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