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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 691.84 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 691.84 and 256.20 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 691.84 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/691.84 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 691.84 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 177,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,247.13/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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