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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 869.08 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 869.08 and 350.02 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 869.08 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/869.08 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 869.08 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 304,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,196.91/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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