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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.08 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.08 and 255.36 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.08 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.08 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.08 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 176,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,474.19/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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