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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 946.66 and 323.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 946.66 and 323.00 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 946.66 = 323.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/946.66 = 323.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 946.66 × 323.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 305,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,766.45/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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