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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 692.81 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 692.81 and 256.85 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 692.81 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/692.81 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 692.81 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 177,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,948.70/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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