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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 946.82 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 946.82 and 322.99 is: 484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 946.82 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/946.82 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 946.82 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 305,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,813.39/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.60

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