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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.29, 691.80 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.29, 691.80 and 255.96 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.29 : 691.80 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.29/691.80 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.29x = 691.80 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.29x = 177,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073.13/461.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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