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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.77, 869.08 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.77, 869.08 and 350.01 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.77 : 869.08 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.77/869.08 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.77x = 869.08 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.77x = 304,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,186.69/629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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