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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 692.91 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 692.91 and 256.41 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 692.91 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/692.91 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 692.91 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 177,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,669.05/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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