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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.46, 690.78 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.46, 690.78 and 255.14 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.46 : 690.78 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.46/690.78 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.46x = 690.78 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.46x = 176,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,245.61/460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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