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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 655.76 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 655.76 and 335.16 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 655.76 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/655.76 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 655.76 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 219,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,784.52/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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