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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.59, 944.39 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.59, 944.39 and 218.73 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.59 : 944.39 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.59/944.39 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.59x = 944.39 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.59x = 206,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,566.42/629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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