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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 655.94 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 655.94 and 335.78 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 655.94 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/655.94 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 655.94 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 220,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,251.53/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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