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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 944.70 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 944.70 and 218.97 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 944.70 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/944.70 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 944.70 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 206,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,860.96/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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