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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 869.32 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 869.32 and 353.94 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 869.32 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/869.32 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 869.32 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 307,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,685.35/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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