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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 869.28 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 869.28 and 350.15 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 869.28 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/869.28 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 869.28 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 304,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,376.89/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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