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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 692.88 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 692.88 and 256.79 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 692.88 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/692.88 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 692.88 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 177,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,925.30/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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