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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.28 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.28 and 321.39 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.28 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.28 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.28 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 303,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,482.15/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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