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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 700.98 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 700.98 and 351.68 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 700.98 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/700.98 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 700.98 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 246,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,520.65/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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