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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 943.71 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 943.71 and 321.16 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 943.71 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/943.71 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 943.71 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 303,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,081.90/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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