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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.37, 947.25 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.37, 947.25 and 323.44 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.37 : 947.25 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.37/947.25 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.37x = 947.25 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.37x = 306,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,375.22/631.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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