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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 691.94 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 691.94 and 255.72 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 691.94 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/691.94 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 691.94 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 176,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,942.90/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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