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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.20, 943.82 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.20, 943.82 and 321.28 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.20 : 943.82 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.20/943.82 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.20x = 943.82 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.20x = 303,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,230.49/630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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