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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.05, 692.60 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.05, 692.60 and 256.31 is: 384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.05 : 692.60 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.05/692.60 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.05x = 692.60 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.05x = 177,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,515.56/462.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.20

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