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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.60 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.60 and 321.68 is: 482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.60 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.60 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.60 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 303,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,858.93/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.59

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