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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 691.94 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 691.94 and 255.83 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 691.94 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/691.94 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 691.94 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 177,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,016.19/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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