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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.11, 946.85 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.11, 946.85 and 323.18 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.11 : 946.85 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.11/946.85 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.11x = 946.85 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.11x = 306,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,001.58/631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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