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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 692.20 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 692.20 and 256.46 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 692.20 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/692.20 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 692.20 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 177,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,521.61/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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