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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.31, 655.92 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.31, 655.92 and 335.28 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.31 : 655.92 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.31/655.92 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.31x = 655.92 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.31x = 219,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,916.86/475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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