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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 944.07 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 944.07 and 218.71 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 944.07 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/944.07 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 944.07 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 206,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,477.55/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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