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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.83, 693.24 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.83, 693.24 and 256.51 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.83 : 693.24 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.83/693.24 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.83x = 693.24 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.83x = 177,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,822.99/461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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