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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 693.17 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 693.17 and 256.53 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 693.17 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/693.17 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 693.17 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 177,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,817.62/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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