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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.46, 945.14 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.46, 945.14 and 338.54 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.46 : 945.14 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.46/945.14 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.46x = 945.14 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.46x = 319,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,966.00/631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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