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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.50, 946.77 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.50, 946.77 and 342.54 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.50 : 946.77 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.50/946.77 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.50x = 946.77 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.50x = 324,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,306.60/631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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