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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 944.07 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 944.07 and 321.48 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 944.07 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/944.07 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 944.07 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 303,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,499.62/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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