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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 946.45 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 946.45 and 322.84 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 946.45 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/946.45 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 946.45 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 305,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,551.92/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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