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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 692.42 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 692.42 and 255.98 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 692.42 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/692.42 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 692.42 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 177,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,240.93/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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