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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 656.05 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 656.05 and 335.59 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 656.05 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/656.05 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 656.05 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 220,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,165.66/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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