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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 689.47 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 689.47 and 350.72 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 689.47 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/689.47 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 689.47 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 241,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,810.68/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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