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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 869.29 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 869.29 and 350.20 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 869.29 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/869.29 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 869.29 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 304,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,421.01/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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