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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 944.30 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 944.30 and 321.22 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 944.30 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/944.30 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 944.30 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 303,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,328.05/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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