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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 944.24 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 944.24 and 321.03 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 944.24 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/944.24 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 944.24 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 303,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,127.76/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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