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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 634.70 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 634.70 and 335.68 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 634.70 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/634.70 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 634.70 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 213,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,058.92/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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