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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 944.01 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 944.01 and 212.93 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 944.01 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/944.01 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 944.01 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 201,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,003.33/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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