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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.63, 948.34 and 323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.63, 948.34 and 323.71 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.63 : 948.34 = 323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.63/948.34 = 323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.63x = 948.34 × 323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.63x = 306,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,981.97/631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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