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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 944.46 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 944.46 and 218.74 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 944.46 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/944.46 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 944.46 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 206,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,591.18/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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