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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.72, 869.00 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.72, 869.00 and 349.94 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.72 : 869.00 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.72/869.00 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.72x = 869.00 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.72x = 304,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,094.39/629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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