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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 947.22 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 947.22 and 323.17 is: 485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 947.22 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/947.22 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 947.22 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 306,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,108.35/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.04

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