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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 691.45 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 691.45 and 255.15 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 691.45 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/691.45 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 691.45 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 176,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,422.83/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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