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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 868.90 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 868.90 and 349.86 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 868.90 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/868.90 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 868.90 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 303,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,993.35/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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