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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.96, 945.88 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.96, 945.88 and 339.04 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.96 : 945.88 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.96/945.88 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.96x = 945.88 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.96x = 320,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,691.16/631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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