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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 694.02 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 694.02 and 256.76 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 694.02 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/694.02 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 694.02 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 178,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,193.11/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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