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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.55, 635.02 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.55, 635.02 and 335.00 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.55 : 635.02 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.55/635.02 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.55x = 635.02 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.55x = 212,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,730.95/459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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