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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 869.35 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 869.35 and 350.23 is: 483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 869.35 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/869.35 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 869.35 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 304,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,472.45/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.30

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