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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 869.16 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 869.16 and 346.24 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 869.16 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/869.16 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 869.16 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 300,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,936.23/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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