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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.86, 869.24 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.86, 869.24 and 350.12 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.86 : 869.24 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.86/869.24 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.86x = 869.24 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.86x = 304,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,340.37/629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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