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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 943.18 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 943.18 and 320.84 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 943.18 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/943.18 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 943.18 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 302,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,609.87/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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