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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.63, 946.06 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.63, 946.06 and 322.95 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.63 : 946.06 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.63/946.06 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.63x = 946.06 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.63x = 305,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,530.08/631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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