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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 691.72 and 255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 691.72 and 255.81 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 691.72 = 255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/691.72 = 255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 691.72 × 255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 176,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,948.89/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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