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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 947.55 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 947.55 and 384.80 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 947.55 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/947.55 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 947.55 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 364,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,617.24/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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