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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 692.71 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 692.71 and 256.28 is: 384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 692.71 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/692.71 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 692.71 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 177,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,523.61/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.83

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