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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 944.18 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 944.18 and 321.86 is: 482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 944.18 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/944.18 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 944.18 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 303,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,887.44/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.46

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