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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 692.27 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 692.27 and 256.08 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 692.27 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/692.27 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 692.27 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 177,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,275.22/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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