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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 691.41 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 691.41 and 256.23 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 691.41 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/691.41 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 691.41 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 177,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,159.98/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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