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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.46, 947.19 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.46, 947.19 and 343.46 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.46 : 947.19 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.46/947.19 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.46x = 947.19 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.46x = 325,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,321.88/631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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