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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 944.87 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 944.87 and 321.98 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 944.87 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/944.87 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 944.87 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 304,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,222.91/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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