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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.17, 942.98 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.17, 942.98 and 321.10 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.17 : 942.98 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.17/942.98 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.17x = 942.98 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.17x = 302,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,786.92/629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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