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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 946.95 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 946.95 and 384.62 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 946.95 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/946.95 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 946.95 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 364,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,211.17/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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