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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 693.93 and 256.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 693.93 and 256.69 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 693.93 = 256.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/693.93 = 256.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 693.93 × 256.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 178,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,122.82/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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