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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 944.01 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 944.01 and 321.26 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 944.01 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/944.01 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 944.01 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 303,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,267.93/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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