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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 947.64 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 947.64 and 323.43 is: 485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 947.64 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/947.64 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 947.64 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 306,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,495.21/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.23

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