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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 947.46 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 947.46 and 384.68 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 947.46 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/947.46 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 947.46 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 364,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,468.91/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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