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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.65, 943.85 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.65, 943.85 and 218.45 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.65 : 943.85 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.65/943.85 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.65x = 943.85 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.65x = 206,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,184.03/629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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