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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 944.89 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 944.89 and 213.48 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 944.89 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/944.89 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 944.89 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 201,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,715.12/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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