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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 869.18 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 869.18 and 350.07 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 869.18 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/869.18 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 869.18 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 304,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,273.84/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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