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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 692.96 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 692.96 and 256.40 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 692.96 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/692.96 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 692.96 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 177,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674.94/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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