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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 868.99 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 868.99 and 349.94 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 868.99 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/868.99 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 868.99 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 304,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,094.36/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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