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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 946.94 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 946.94 and 322.91 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 946.94 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/946.94 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 946.94 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 305,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,776.40/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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