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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 869.12 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 869.12 and 350.04 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 869.12 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/869.12 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 869.12 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 304,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,226.33/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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