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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 691 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 691 and 255.54 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 691 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/691 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 691 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 176,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,578.14/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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