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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 943.94 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 943.94 and 321.56 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 943.94 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/943.94 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 943.94 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 303,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,533.35/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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