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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 691.17 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 691.17 and 255.39 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 691.17 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/691.17 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 691.17 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 176,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,517.91/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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