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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 633.57 and 335.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 633.57 and 335.17 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 633.57 = 335.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/633.57 = 335.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 633.57 × 335.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 212,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,354.45/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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