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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.46, 688.70 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.46, 688.70 and 349.46 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.46 : 688.70 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.46/688.70 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.46x = 688.70 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.46x = 240,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,676.99/459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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