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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.57, 944.51 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.57, 944.51 and 218.65 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.57 : 944.51 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.57/944.51 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.57x = 944.51 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.57x = 206,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,516.66/629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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