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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 945.35 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 945.35 and 321.91 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 945.35 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/945.35 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 945.35 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 304,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,317.19/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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