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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 943.98 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 943.98 and 321.47 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 943.98 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/943.98 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 943.98 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 303,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,456.53/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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