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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 944.98 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 944.98 and 322.18 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 944.98 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/944.98 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 944.98 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 304,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,450.49/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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