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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 946.62 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 946.62 and 338.72 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 946.62 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/946.62 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 946.62 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 320,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,634.39/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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