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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 946.34 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 946.34 and 323.37 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 946.34 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/946.34 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 946.34 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 306,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,016.35/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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