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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.48, 944.66 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.48, 944.66 and 218.62 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.48 : 944.66 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.48/944.66 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.48x = 944.66 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.48x = 206,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,525.95/629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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