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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 944.70 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 944.70 and 218.96 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 944.70 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/944.70 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 944.70 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 206,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,851.51/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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