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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 947.96 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 947.96 and 323.46 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 947.96 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/947.96 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 947.96 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 306,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,627.14/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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