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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 943.56 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 943.56 and 217.98 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 943.56 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/943.56 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 943.56 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 205,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,672.49/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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