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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 947.16 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 947.16 and 343.44 is: 514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 947.16 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/947.16 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 947.16 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 325,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,292.63/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.87

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