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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 944.85 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 944.85 and 218.91 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 944.85 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/944.85 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 944.85 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 206,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,837.11/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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