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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.21, 658.44 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.21, 658.44 and 335.74 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.21 : 658.44 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.21/658.44 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.21x = 658.44 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.21x = 221,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,062.12/477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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