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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 690.42 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 690.42 and 255.35 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 690.42 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/690.42 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 690.42 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 176,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,301.43/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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