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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 869.13 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 869.13 and 350.07 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 869.13 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/869.13 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 869.13 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 304,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,256.34/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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