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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 690.93 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 690.93 and 255.46 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 690.93 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/690.93 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 690.93 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 176,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,504.98/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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