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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.89, 869.31 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.89, 869.31 and 350.22 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.89 : 869.31 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.89/869.31 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.89x = 869.31 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.89x = 304,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,449.75/629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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