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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.25 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.25 and 256.68 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.25 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.25 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.25 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 177,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,941.54/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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