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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.77, 946.95 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.77, 946.95 and 322.71 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.77 : 946.95 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.77/946.95 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.77x = 946.95 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.77x = 305,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,590.23/631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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