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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.89, 947.21 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.89, 947.21 and 322.96 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.89 : 947.21 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.89/947.21 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.89x = 947.21 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.89x = 305,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,906.21/630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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