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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 691.23 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 691.23 and 255.79 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 691.23 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/691.23 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 691.23 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 176,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,809.72/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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