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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 691.68 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 691.68 and 255.68 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 691.68 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/691.68 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 691.68 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 176,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,848.74/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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