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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 947.21 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 947.21 and 323.34 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 947.21 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/947.21 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 947.21 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 306,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,269.26/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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