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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.68 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.68 and 321.06 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.68 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.68 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.68 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 302,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,977.90/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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