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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 946.49 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 946.49 and 322.53 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 946.49 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/946.49 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 946.49 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 305,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,269.81/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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