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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 948.41 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 948.41 and 323.75 is: 486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 948.41 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/948.41 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 948.41 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 307,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,050.92/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.08

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