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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 943.70 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 943.70 and 321.27 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 943.70 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/943.70 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 943.70 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 303,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,180.89/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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