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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 655.38 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 655.38 and 335.70 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 655.38 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/655.38 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 655.38 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 220,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,011.07/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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