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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.20, 946.44 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.20, 946.44 and 322.80 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.20 : 946.44 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.20/946.44 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.20x = 946.44 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.20x = 305,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,510.83/631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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