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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 699.20 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 699.20 and 350.48 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 699.20 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/699.20 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 699.20 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 245,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,050.37/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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