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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.50, 946.79 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.50, 946.79 and 323.04 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.50 : 946.79 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.50/946.79 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.50x = 946.79 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.50x = 305,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,848.86/631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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