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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.15, 946.79 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.15, 946.79 and 322.81 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.15 : 946.79 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.15/946.79 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.15x = 946.79 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.15x = 305,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,633.17/631.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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