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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 943.38 and 321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 943.38 and 321.37 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 943.38 = 321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/943.38 = 321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 943.38 × 321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 303,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,171.67/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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