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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.80 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.80 and 342.60 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.80 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.80 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.80 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 324,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,373.68/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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