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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 869.13 and 350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 869.13 and 350.05 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 869.13 = 350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/869.13 = 350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 869.13 × 350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 304,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,238.96/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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