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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 942.97 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 942.97 and 321.11 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 942.97 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/942.97 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 942.97 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 302,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,797.10/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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