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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 869.35 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 869.35 and 350.21 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 869.35 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/869.35 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 869.35 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 304,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,449.84/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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