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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 947.23 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 947.23 and 323.19 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 947.23 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/947.23 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 947.23 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 306,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,134.46/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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