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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.78, 947.69 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.78, 947.69 and 323.55 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.78 : 947.69 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.78/947.69 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.78x = 947.69 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.78x = 306,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,623.54/631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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