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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 869.14 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 869.14 and 350.08 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 869.14 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/869.14 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 869.14 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 304,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,268.53/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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