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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 946.74 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 946.74 and 323.26 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 946.74 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/946.74 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 946.74 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 306,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,043.17/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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