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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.03, 947.10 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.03, 947.10 and 338.78 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.03 : 947.10 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.03/947.10 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.03x = 947.10 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.03x = 320,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,853.80/631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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