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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.12, 947.55 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.12, 947.55 and 323.21 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.12 : 947.55 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.12/947.55 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.12x = 947.55 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.12x = 306,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,257.64/631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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