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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 946.51 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 946.51 and 322.89 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 946.51 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/946.51 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 946.51 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 305,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,618.61/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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