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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 944.80 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 944.80 and 322.18 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 944.80 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/944.80 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 944.80 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 304,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,392.50/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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