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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.45, 943.70 and 321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.45, 943.70 and 321.15 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.45 : 943.70 = 321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.45/943.70 = 321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.45x = 943.70 × 321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.45x = 303,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,067.65/629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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