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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 944.62 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 944.62 and 321.25 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 944.62 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/944.62 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 944.62 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 303,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,456.01/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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