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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 633.40 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 633.40 and 335.05 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 633.40 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/633.40 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 633.40 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 212,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,218.25/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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