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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 947.64 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 947.64 and 323.44 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 947.64 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/947.64 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 947.64 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 306,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,504.68/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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