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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.71, 869.00 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.71, 869.00 and 349.96 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.71 : 869.00 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.71/869.00 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.71x = 869.00 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.71x = 304,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,109.15/629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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