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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 869.21 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 869.21 and 350.14 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 869.21 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/869.21 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 869.21 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 304,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,340.84/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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