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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 689.33 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 689.33 and 351.88 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 689.33 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/689.33 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 689.33 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 242,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,560.60/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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