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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 655.49 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 655.49 and 335.44 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 655.49 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/655.49 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 655.49 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 219,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,879.22/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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