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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 944.36 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 944.36 and 321.27 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 944.36 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/944.36 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 944.36 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 303,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,390.59/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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