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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 868.86 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 868.86 and 349.91 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 868.86 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/868.86 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 868.86 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 304,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,016.71/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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