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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 691.38 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 691.38 and 255.79 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 691.38 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/691.38 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 691.38 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 176,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,848.73/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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