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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.17, 946.96 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.17, 946.96 and 322.94 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.17 : 946.96 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.17/946.96 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.17x = 946.96 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.17x = 305,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,806.53/631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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