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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 943.29 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 943.29 and 320.32 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 943.29 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/943.29 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 943.29 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 302,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,152.29/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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