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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.55, 654.55 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.55, 654.55 and 334.96 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.55 : 654.55 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.55/654.55 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.55x = 654.55 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.55x = 219,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,248.07/474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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