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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.42, 692.20 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.42, 692.20 and 256.08 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.42 : 692.20 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.42/692.20 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.42x = 692.20 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.42x = 177,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,258.58/461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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