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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 699.12 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 699.12 and 351.88 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 699.12 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/699.12 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 699.12 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 246,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,006.35/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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