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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.73, 688.31 and 351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.73, 688.31 and 351.19 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.73 : 688.31 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.73/688.31 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.73x = 688.31 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.73x = 241,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,727.59/459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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