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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 687.65 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 687.65 and 351.51 is: 527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 687.65 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/687.65 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 687.65 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 241,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,714.09/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.27

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