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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 690.98 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 690.98 and 255.75 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 690.98 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/690.98 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 690.98 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 176,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,718.77/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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