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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 947.84 and 323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 947.84 and 323.69 is: 485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 947.84 = 323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/947.84 = 323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 947.84 × 323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 306,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,799.97/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.53

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