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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.43, 691.15 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.43, 691.15 and 255.20 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.43 : 691.15 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.43/691.15 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.43x = 691.15 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.43x = 176,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,377.39/460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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