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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 691.86 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 691.86 and 256.28 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 691.86 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/691.86 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 691.86 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 177,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,309.88/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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