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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 691.74 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 691.74 and 255.51 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 691.74 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/691.74 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 691.74 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 176,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,746.49/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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