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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 946.68 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 946.68 and 342.76 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 946.68 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/946.68 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 946.68 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 324,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,484.04/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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