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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.63, 944.88 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.63, 944.88 and 218.77 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.63 : 944.88 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.63/944.88 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.63x = 944.88 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.63x = 206,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,711.40/629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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