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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 656.24 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 656.24 and 335.66 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 656.24 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/656.24 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 656.24 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 220,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,268.56/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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