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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 945.83 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 945.83 and 322.32 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 945.83 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/945.83 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 945.83 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 304,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,853.58/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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