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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 946.44 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 946.44 and 322.83 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 946.44 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/946.44 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 946.44 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 305,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,539.23/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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