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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 943.57 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 943.57 and 321.27 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 943.57 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/943.57 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 943.57 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 303,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,140.73/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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