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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 688.84 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 688.84 and 351.20 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 688.84 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/688.84 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 688.84 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 241,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,920.61/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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