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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.52 and 353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.52 and 353.99 is: 531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.52 = 353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.52 = 353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.52 × 353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 246,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,917.73/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.33

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