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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 946.76 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 946.76 and 338.81 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 946.76 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/946.76 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 946.76 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 320,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,765.33/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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