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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.55, 946.51 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.55, 946.51 and 323.15 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.55 : 946.51 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.55/946.51 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.55x = 946.51 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.55x = 305,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,859.17/631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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