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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.69, 944.60 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.69, 944.60 and 218.78 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.69 : 944.60 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.69/944.60 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.69x = 944.60 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.69x = 206,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,653.77/629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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