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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 690.92 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 690.92 and 255.24 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 690.92 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/690.92 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 690.92 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 176,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,350.42/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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