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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.44 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.44 and 255.72 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.44 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.44 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.44 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 176,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,815.04/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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