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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 948.11 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 948.11 and 343.53 is: 515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 948.11 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/948.11 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 948.11 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 325,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,702.51/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.44

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