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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.58, 948.11 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.58, 948.11 and 323.97 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.58 : 948.11 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.58/948.11 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.58x = 948.11 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.58x = 307,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,157.58/632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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