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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 944.59 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 944.59 and 218.77 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 944.59 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/944.59 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 944.59 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 206,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,647.95/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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