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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.79, 634.41 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.79, 634.41 and 335.52 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.79 : 634.41 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.79/634.41 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.79x = 634.41 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.79x = 212,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,852.39/459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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