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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.41, 946.67 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.41, 946.67 and 323.05 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.41 : 946.67 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.41/946.67 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.41x = 946.67 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.41x = 305,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,824.05/631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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