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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 942.32 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 942.32 and 320.45 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 942.32 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/942.32 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 942.32 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 301,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,960.13/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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