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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 688.70 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 688.70 and 351.14 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 688.70 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/688.70 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 688.70 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 241,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,824.92/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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