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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 942.84 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 942.84 and 321.04 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 942.84 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/942.84 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 942.84 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 302,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,689.35/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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