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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 869.14 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 869.14 and 350.04 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 869.14 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/869.14 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 869.14 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 304,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,233.77/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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