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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 693.23 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 693.23 and 256.55 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 693.23 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/693.23 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 693.23 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 177,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,843.41/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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