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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 689.46 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 689.46 and 350.52 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 689.46 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/689.46 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 689.46 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 241,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,669.52/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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