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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 947.07 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 947.07 and 323.17 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 947.07 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/947.07 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 947.07 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 306,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,064.61/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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