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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.86, 869.24 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.86, 869.24 and 350.10 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.86 : 869.24 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.86/869.24 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.86x = 869.24 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.86x = 304,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,325.35/629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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