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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 691.45 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 691.45 and 255.80 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 691.45 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/691.45 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 691.45 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 176,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,874.00/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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