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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.42, 656.28 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.42, 656.28 and 335.65 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.42 : 656.28 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.42/656.28 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.42x = 656.28 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.42x = 220,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,280.38/475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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