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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 689.64 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 689.64 and 351.44 is: 526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 689.64 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/689.64 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 689.64 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 242,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,367.08/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.34

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