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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.58, 634.77 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.58, 634.77 and 335.04 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.58 : 634.77 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.58/634.77 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.58x = 634.77 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.58x = 212,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,673.34/459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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