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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.23, 687.56 and 350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.23, 687.56 and 350.69 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.23 : 687.56 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.23/687.56 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.23x = 687.56 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.23x = 241,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,120.42/459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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